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New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:20 pm
by Redbird1972
Hello -

I'm Krista. Not new to the weapons world, but I'm looking for like-minded people. I'm 48, mom of 3 - one is married living in Japan, one is a senior in HS, one is a freshman in HS. I work with horses way too much, I play the mandolin, and now I have added some very frequent range time into my already busy schedule. I own two dogs, three cats, I'm leasing a horse, and take care of 7 other horses. It is very interesting to me how much the mindset needed for working with horses carries over to gun safety and usage.

I'm looking to purchase my first handgun - an M&P Shield 2.0, although I use my husband's pistols and rifles. I'm looking for guidance on holsters, sights, and best practices/safety.

I'm planning on getting my CCW.

I come from a very liberal family, and we all shoot. My mother competed back in the day.

I hope to gain some knowledge, and peace knowing I don't have to be a Trump supporter or Republican to want the right thing for gun laws and upholding the 2nd Amendment.

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:28 pm
by lurker
:welcome:

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:30 pm
by Redbird1972
Southern California.

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:31 pm
by sikacz
Howdy and welcome! It would be helpful to know which state you’re in. Might help with carry issues.

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:32 pm
by sikacz
Redbird1972 wrote: Mon May 10, 2021 6:30 pm Southern California.
We have a large California contingent.

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:34 pm
by senorgrand
Welcome from a SoCal expat!

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 7:10 pm
by CDFingers
Greetings from northern California along the 40th parallel in the northern Sacramento Valley. I must admit to being a bit leery of someone who says she "owns" cats.

CDFingers

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 7:13 pm
by wings
o/

The Southland has its charms. You're going to have different regulatory regimes in, say, Bakersfield vs. Hollywood. "May issue" gets as little love here as the roster, or Reagan for that matter. Going to assume from the animals that you're a little more rural, and may have a more accommodating sheriff.

Lots of threads in the archives. Well worth the read.

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 7:22 pm
by Llew
Welcome!
My M.A. is in Japanese Religions, and I lived there as a child.

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 7:46 pm
by YankeeTarheel
CDFingers wrote: Mon May 10, 2021 7:10 pm Greetings from northern California along the 40th parallel in the northern Sacramento Valley. I must admit to being a bit leery of someone who says she "owns" cats.

CDFingers
Hi from NJ! We are "owned" by 1 head of dog and 2 head of cats!

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 10:11 pm
by Hiker
Welcome from Lexington KY

Re: New here!

Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 10:35 pm
by Bisbee
Ooooh, SoCal! Welcome aboard!

Happen to be in L.A. myself and spent many years living and working in Japan. Into riding iron horses that don’t have (too often) minds of their own...

I own the first gen 9mm Shield and chose the non-safety version and can recommend that one if you plan to carry it for self defense. And it looks like an increasing possibility for individuals to get a CCW in our neck of the woods with the changing politics.

Re: New here!

Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 6:23 am
by FlyGuy
Howdy From Houston!
I think the one thing we can all agree on here is the love of our furry friends.

Re: New here!

Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 6:52 am
by sig230
Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.

Re: New here!

Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 8:40 am
by highdesert
:welcome:

Yes, CA is a may issue state for concealed carry and it depends on the local sheriff and the county where you live.

Most up to date map.
https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/sho ... ?t=1236204

Re: New here!

Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 9:13 am
by YankeeTarheel
FlyGuy wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 6:23 am Howdy From Houston!
I think the one thing we can all agree on here is the love of our furry friends.
Which automatically makes us all anti-trumpists! (TFG hates and fears dogs, especially. The only animals he ever petted were the turkeys he pardoned.--define "Turkey" any way you like! )

Re: New here!

Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 10:49 am
by SubRosa
Welcome from the Sonoran Desert!

S u b R o s a

Re: New here!

Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 10:59 am
by lurker
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Re: New here!

Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 3:21 pm
by tonguengroover
Welcome from down yonder desert as well. I bought my wife a Walther PPk/s stainless. She loves it.